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This year, but particularly this week, I’ve made some huge…

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This year, but particularly this week, I’ve made some huge strides with my body positivity. I’ve always struggled with self-image. I was always a larger kid, I’ve actively thought about my body and it’s weight since first grade when my teacher weighed us and measured our height to show us how much we changed at the end of the year. People have pointed out my weight. It’s been a source of embarrassment for me throughout my childhood. The thought of working somewhere with a predetermined uniform scares me, because I’m afraid they won’t have my size. I will avoid walking through a pathway of chairs so I don’t bump anyone. I’ll avoid going to the doctor because I don’t want to see the scale or be …

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“I mustache you a question!”(Trigger warning: Mentions weight…

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“I mustache you a question!”(Trigger warning: Mentions weight loss, GI disorders)Really though, I felt okay at the moment this was taken despite having a GI condition that makes it harder to lose weight or digest food properly. It also causes severe abdominal pain and heavy bloating. Lately, I’ve been trying out food elimination to help my doctor (and myself) figure out what is causing the underlying problem and it’s been very blah. It kind of blows when you are told you have to eliminate something so expansive such as dairy or all gluten containing products. Even worse when you find out that some of the gluten-free and dairy free products contain soy, which you also might be reactive to. It tends to severely reduce the …

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annieelainey: [Thumbnail Description: @annieelainey on the…

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annieelainey: [Thumbnail Description: @annieelainey on the left wearing a brack crop top and sitting in her wheelchair, a split screen, on the right @meghantonjes wearing a black crop top, text in the foreground, “Crop Tops, Wheelchairs, and Body Positivity”] It’s ?#?LetsTalkTuesday? so let’s talk about body image and how often times when we get comfortable, there are still things to be brave about. Pushing our comfort zones when it comes to visibility creates impact on not only for ourselves but our surroundings New Videos Monday-Friday #WithCaptions SUBSCRIBE! HELP ME GET TO VIDCON: https://bit.ly/1XI8Ez6 Facebook | Tumblr | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

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Hey, it’s this Tumblog again! I took a really long absence from…

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Hey, it’s this Tumblog again! I took a really long absence from Tumblr due to moving and some personal feelings toward a large chunk of the Internet (the culture at least). However, I am happy to have found this one again, because it was really fantastic as it celebrated all body types, not just a small margin.I’ve been feeling more myself by dressing how I want, even if that means I get looks from people who wonder what the fuck I’m doing. I actually met a wonderful person where I currently live who inspired me to return to this style of dress, even if it isn’t for everyone and even if I am older than most of the people who might otherwise dress in a similar …

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wtfplus: zektheterrible: scumbugg: gc2b-apparel: ? Summer is…

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wtfplus: zektheterrible: scumbugg: gc2b-apparel: ? Summer is nearly here! To celebrate fun in the sun, gc2b has you covered with our new line of skin tone binders. The line features five different color tones in the tank and the half binder styles and will be available at gc2b.co soon!!! ??? Incredible. Look at the diversity. Nice. affordable binders that go up to a 5XL AND come in various skin tones !

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Body Boop Featured in ‘Every Body Is A Yoga Body’ Campaign!

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Tweet Thank you to the Yoga and Body Image Coalition for featuring Body Boop in their “Every Body Is A Yoga Body” campaign! Learn more about YBIC by clicking here. Sales of this tank have ended, but you can reserve yours here. Every Body is a Yoga Body Every age. Every race & ethnicity. Every class & socioeconomic status. Every gender identity & sexual orientation. Every size, shape, height, weight & dis/ability. EVERY BODY IS A YOGA BODY. The Yoga and Body Image Coalition is committed to dismantling stereotypes about who practices yoga, whoshould practice yoga and what a “yoga body” looks like. Spread the good vibes and buy a tee/tank/hoodie for yourself, a teacher, friend, family member or someone who loves…

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Acupuncture for Anxiety

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Tweet So, lemme start this post by proclaiming: I AM THE BIGGEST CYNIC/SKEPTIC OF ALL TIME And I tried acupuncture for the first time this week, really driven by my latest struggle with anxiety and insomnia, which was totally interrupting my personal and work life. It went something like this: Monday “Yeah, okay, I’ll try it.” Tuesday “SHIT, what did I get myself into.” Wednesday “OH SHIT, I forgot about my appointment so let me Uber my ass there in the 2 minutes I have before my appointment time.” Thursday **Do Not Disturb Under Blankets All Day** Friday “Yeah, okay, I’ll do this again.” Honestly, it’s not something that’s delivering like revolutionary effects – yet…

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Root to Rise This Spring

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Tweet I’m so excited to be partnering with Bottom Line Yoga (BLY) for this blog post! Not only is BLY the place where I practice yoga, but it’s become a loving, supportive community for me, too. This spring, BLY is highlighting different blog posts along the theme of “Root to Rise.” While I am not trained as a yoga teacher, and sometimes yoga terms can be confusing to me, “root to rise” is an idea I feel a deep connection with. Basically, you are creating a solid foundation with a pose, or with your practice as a whole, and allowing growth from there. I like to apply the idea of “root to rise” with any goal setting in my life &#…

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NOURISH Body Image Workshop – Coming to Birmingham, AL May 7!

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Tweet Click here to register for our yoga + body image workshop on May 7 with Emilie Maynor Living at Villager Yoga in Birmingham, AL! Early bird tickets end soon! Agenda for the day: 1:30pm to 2pm – Check-in at Villager Yoga 2pm to 2:30pm – Energizing Yoga with Emilie Maynor 2:30pm – 3:30pm – Presentation & Discussion with Nicole Rohr Stephani & Emilie Maynor 3:30pm to 4pm – Break, tea & snacks provided 4pm to 5pm – Art Therapy 5pm to 5:30pm – Restorative Yoga & Empowerment Meditation with Emilie Maynor 5:30pm – 6pm – Closing Remarks & Giveaways We hope to see you there! Tweet

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A Sensitive Girl’s Story of Eating Disorder Recovery

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Tweet I am an extremely empathic and sensitive woman. In fact, like 20 percent of our population, I possess the genetic trait of being a Highly Sensitive Person. This means my sensory neurons are more alert, and I experience the world at a higher frequency than others. As a child, these traits were scary for me. The world felt big and overwhelming and unsafe. It was as if the volume on life was turned up all the way, all time. I had all these big emotions and I didn’t know what to do with them, or how to articulate them. And when I was around other people, I didn’t just hear their voices- I heard their FEELINGS, screaming at me- relentlessly. But it seemed I “heard” things that…

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The Problem with Glamour Magazine’s Plus-Size Issue (Proud2Bme)

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Tweet This was originally published on Proud2Bme, an online community created by and for teens. Proud2Bme covers everything from fashion and beauty to news, culture, and entertainment—all with the goal of promoting positive body image and encouraging healthy attitudes about food and weight. By Kaitlin Irwin– Amy Schumer recently posted on social media about Glamour’s inclusion of her in their plus-size issue. She wrote that the magazine “put me in their plus size only issue without asking or letting me know and it doesn’t feel right to me. Young girls seeing my body type thinking this is plus size?” What do you think, readers? Is Amy in the right? Should Glamour have asked her permission? Is Amy plus-size? First of all, why…